The Winery Henri Bourgeois of Sancerre of Loire Valley

Winery Henri Bourgeois
The winery offers 65 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 3 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Sancerre in the region of Loire Valley
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The Winery Henri Bourgeois is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 65 wines for sale in of Sancerre to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Henri Bourgeois Estate is located in Sancerre, in the Centre-Val de Loire region, in France. It is a very special and somewhat unique vineyard. The vineyard is situated on steep hills surrounding the medieval village of Chavignol. The grape varieties cultivated are Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Gamay. The Henri Bourgeois Estate is a family business owned by the fourth generation of the Bourgeois family. It produces quality wines and is recognized as one of the best wine producers in the region. The Bourgeois family has been dedicated to producing quality wines for over two centuries. The estate also produces Spirits such as Cognacs and Armagnacs. They also own the Pey castle cellar and the Henri Bourgeois estate vineyard. The wines produced by the Henri Bourgeois Estate are ranked among the best Loire wines. Their wines are ranked among the best Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé wines. The Bourgeois family has been honored several times for its quality wines. They also received the "Best Vineyard" award from French winemakers. The harvest is done by hand to ensure the best possible grapes. The Henri Bourgeois Estate offers wine tastings and guided tours of their vineyards for visitors. You can also buy bottles and gifts to take home. Products are also available online for the greatest pleasure of wine lovers. The Henri Bourgeois Estate is a must-visit destination for lovers of quality wines and travellers looking for a unique experience.

Top Winery Henri Bourgeois wines

Looking for the best Winery Henri Bourgeois wines in Sancerre among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Henri Bourgeois wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Henri Bourgeois wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Henri Bourgeois

How Winery Henri Bourgeois wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of polish goulash, pork roll with mustard or potjevlesch (northern france).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois

On the nose the red wine of Winery Henri Bourgeois. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red currant or cream and sometimes also flavors of tropical, smoke or apples. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Henri Bourgeois. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois

  • 2000With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.27/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.96/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Gamay
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot

Discovering the wine region of Sancerre

The wine region of Sancerre is located in the region of Haute Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Edmond Vatan or the Domaine Jean-Paul Balland produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sancerre are Pinot noir, Chenin blanc and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sancerre often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, wood smoke or jasmine and sometimes also flavors of fennel, pink grapefruit or green bell pepper.

In the mouth of Sancerre is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 447 estates and châteaux in the of Sancerre, producing 1671 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Sancerre go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food.

The top pink wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Henri Bourgeois

How Winery Henri Bourgeois wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of shoulder of suckling lamb confit with herbs, caramelized lamb mice or oven-baked sausage.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Henri Bourgeois. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, black fruit or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of non oak, gooseberry or cheese. In the mouth the pink wine of Winery Henri Bourgeois. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois

  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.87/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay
  • Pineau D'Aunis

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

The top white wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Henri Bourgeois

How Winery Henri Bourgeois wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of chicken ballotine with ham and mushrooms, squid rings with tomato or spaghetti all 'amatriciana.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois

On the nose the white wine of Winery Henri Bourgeois. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, lychee or tomatoes and sometimes also flavors of quince, grapefruit pith or slate. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Henri Bourgeois. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois

  • 2002With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2023With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.99/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Mourvedre
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Chenin Blanc

The word of the wine: Barrel

A wooden barrel made of oak that varies in size depending on the region and is used to age wines. Some white wines are vinified and aged in barrels.

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Planning a wine route in the of Sancerre? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Henri Bourgeois.

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News about Winery Henri Bourgeois and wines from the region

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Vinzelles

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Vinzelles, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...

The Irancy appellation seen by Clotilde Davenne

Clotilde Davenne, from the eponymous estate, mentions the cherry as a main characteristic of the Irancy appellation. She tells us about the Pinot Noir variety which reveals, in its northern location of Bourgogne, lots of freshness and fruitiness that gives the appellation a very special place among the wines of the region. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https: ...

Food and Chablis wines pairing, by Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 4-minute clip, Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG illustrate how easily Chablis wines complement all kinds of food, all the way from cheese to caviar! #Chablis #PureChablis ...

The word of the wine: Barrel

A wooden barrel made of oak that varies in size depending on the region and is used to age wines. Some white wines are vinified and aged in barrels.

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